Live music in Hillsville, VA

Enjoy a karaoke night with thousands of songs to choose from. Half-priced wine is also available as part of the Wednesday special.

Enjoy wings, burgers, and cold drinks while listening to live music in a fun atmosphere at East Coast Wings + Grill on Peters Creek. The evening is described as a gathering for friends and family.

Enjoy an intimate candlelit evening of live music from Mountain Gypsy Music, a gypsy jazz duo, on the mainstage at The Draper Mercantile. The concert is free to attend, with a love offering collected for the band. Reservations are recommended for those planning to dine.

The historic Fries Theatre hosts welcoming gatherings centered on old-time music, dancing, and fellowship, with visitors and local residents sharing the evening. Musicians can bring a banjo, dulcimer, guitar, fiddle, or bass to take part in the music circle. The jams are open to all ages, and anyone learning the traditional two-step waltz can ask for help. A cake walk adds a cheerful tradition, with the winner receiving a cake or another baked treat. The Fries jams are affiliated with Virginia’s Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and refreshments are available.

Eddie 9V brings a sound rooted in Southern soul, blues, and vintage rock and roll to The Ramkat, with special guest Leroy From the North. His 2024 album Saratoga helped expand his audience, earning SiriusXM airplay and national attention. Now signed to Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, Eddie 9V is preparing a new record and taking his live show to bigger stages.

Enjoy an informal music jam featuring pickin’ and grinnin’. Bring an instrument to play along, or simply come to listen and enjoy the camaraderie. All skill levels are welcome.

Enjoy an evening of bluegrass with Authentic Unlimited, described by the organizers as one of the best bands in the genre. The concert will be hosted at Little River Bluegrass Barn.

Winston-Salem favorites The Vagabond Saints' Society bring a mischievous celebration of The Replacements, the iconic Minneapolis pioneers of punk and garage rock, to Gas Hill Drinking Room. Playful questions about sobriety, balance, and whether Tommy finally gets those tonsils out set the tone for an irreverent night of music.

Presented by the UNCSA School of Music Piano Department, Piano Weekend features three competitions focused on the Baroque and Classical periods and works by Chopin, along with a performance by Boris Berman. The events are dedicated to the memories of harpsichordist and Baroque music scholar Kenneth Cooper, piano pedagogue Anna Kantor, and voice teacher Patricia Misslin.

Keep the Halloween spirit going with three hours of music, drinks, and fun. Dressing up is welcome if you like!

WPAQ’s Saturday morning Merry Go Round features live performances from Robert Tilley & the Hardtimes Band, followed by Flint Ridge, broadcast from the Earle Theatre in Downtown Mount Airy.

Latin Dancing Nights at AFAS offers a welcoming, high energy evening in Winston-Salem each month. The night begins with a beginner friendly salsa class that breaks down the basics, with no partner or prior experience required. After the lesson, a lively social keeps the floor moving with salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, cha cha cha, kizomba, and more. Guests may attend solo, with friends, or on a date, and can connect with fellow dance lovers in an inviting setting. Admission is $10 and includes the class along with several hours of social dancing.

Flannel Fest features performances by Jukebox Rehab and Dandelion, an Ella Langley tribute with Megan Doss and The Travelers.

A high-energy celebration of Tina Turner’s music, featuring electrifying stage presence and a commanding performance from Jenn. Hear beloved hits including “Proud Mary,” “River Deep - Mountain High,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and “The Best,” along with an eclectic mix of other favorites.

Celebrate a year of monthly comedy variety shows with a birthday party featuring the puppets of Infinity Lane, comedian Alex Stone, and other guests to be announced. The show also includes Instant Musical Improv, host Kate Carson-Groner, and musical director Trevor Gabriel.

Experience an immersive journey of sound and vibration guided by Michael and Sandra, who have facilitated sound journeys for 14 years. The session features a range of instruments, including frame drums, West African harps, a Shruti box, buffalo drum, gong, flutes, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, and vocal toning. Michael brings 30 years of percussion experience and crafts many of the instruments he plays. Sandra is a licensed vibrational sound therapist and massage therapist with nearly 30 years of study in the healing arts. They share an intention to support self-exploration and empower people to create positive change.